This is the time of year when people make those demands upon themselves. "Go the gym everyday!" "Weigh less than I did in third grade!" "Keep my house Martha Stewart ready!" Usually, within days if not weeks, the resolutions are broken, and old habits remain. However, I do have a few new ones of my own that I am going to post here. You peeps can try to keep me honest, k?
1) Once my ankle is healed up a bit more, I'm going to continue my daily walks.
2) Start the Couch to 5K program by February (once my ankle is feeling stronger from the daily walks.)
3) Tell my kids I love them at least once a day, and touch them in an affirming way (hug, hold hands, high five, whatever) at least once a day. Missy held my hand at church yesterday, and it felt totally odd...then I realized I hadn't held her hand probably since she was about 8 years old and needed help crossing the street. How weird is that?
4) Keep better track of my monthly cycle. There is nothing worse than a public blow-out. *cough cough*
5) Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. It really is good for you and your skin. My skin looks awful. I'm obviously tired and dehydrated most of the time.
6) Give myself 15-20 minutes in the Word every day. If I have time to watch TV, make blog posts, and get my degree, I have enough time for Him.
Here are six resolutions I will not keep:
1) I will not try to become a skinny supermodel. Not only am I short, but I'm thick. God created me this way, and while I know I'm overweight, I can't change my overall shape, which is hourglass curvy yet short bombshell. :) Not gonna fight it, just gonna work it.
2) I will not harbor unrealistic expectations of my children. They are not me, they are not Mr. R. They are Missy, Tiger and Bucket.
3) I will not speak badly of my job. I am blessed to have it.
4) I will forgive those who hurt me, and love those who hate me. Well, I'm gonna try, anyway.
5) I will not let people treat me like a doormat. It's hard for me to speak up for myself, but I'm not going to let people take advantage of my good nature. That means no more free daycare for the neighborhood kids, no more loaning my car out to people who return it with an empty tank. Stuff of that variety.
6) I will not apologize for being Sarah. Sarah is good peeps. I'm not perfect by any means, but I'm not a schlep, either.
Ok, your turn! Any resolutions, or non-resolutions to share?
5 comments:
Those are all good! I especially like your list of things you won't do.
Sometimes NOT doing things is harder than DOING things, you know?
Good stuff Sarah being yourself is a beautiful thing. I have a million resolutions - more volunteer work, MBA, getting stuff done on my house, hang with the kids, take my staff to the next level, take Herzing to the next level...make every Monday matter. Check out www.everymondaymatters.com you'll like it.
Peace out,
Amy
Hey silly, my friend eats an apple about 15 minutes before a major meal (Breakfast, lunch dinner) and she ends up eating a lot less... I"m not sure if there are any side effects, besides apple farts... man those little fruits can make a person gassy... but it seems like a good idea.
Cheers friend, and Happy New Year!!
I love you, Mir. You crack me up.
Yes, I'll lose weight, but Mr. R will leave me because I apple fartitis. Love it.
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